CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Makes Minnesota Debut at the Orpheum This December; Tickets On Sale 9/10September 4, 2012Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that individual tickets for Catch Me If You Can will go on sale Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 at 9 a.m. in person at the State Theatre Box Office and at 10 a.m. online through HennepinTheatreTrust.org or by calling 1.800.982.2787. Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, Catch Me If You Can debuts in Minnesota December 11-16, 2012 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre. It is part of Hennepin Theatre Trust's 2012/13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season.
BACKBEAT Plays to 95% Capacity at Toronto's Royal Alexandra TheatreSeptember 4, 2012BACKBEAT, the dramatic story of the Beatles' fledgling beginnings, was a rocking success at the Royal Alexandra Theatre this summer. The show, which began on July 20, 2012 and ended September 2, 2012, played 50 performances to over 70,000 theatregoers, averaging 95% capacity.
BIRD STREET PLAYERS to Close Van Wezel FridayFest Summer Lineup, 9/14September 4, 2012Originating in Tampa, the Bird Street Players return to the Van Wezel with music that ranges from Reggae, Funk, Rap, Soul, Blues, Rock, and Jam. With driving bass lines, wicked horn solos, and a rhythm section that doesn't stop, at a Bird Street show one thing is a guarantee-you will DANCE! The Bird Street Players frequent the music scenes of New Orleans, Key West, Orlando and festivals all over the country.
American Theatre Wing to Honor the Redgrave Family, 9/24September 4, 2012The American Theatre Wing has announced that its annual Gala, to be held Monday, September 24 at 6:30 PM at The Plaza Hotel (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South), will honor the Redgrave family's six generations of outstanding work and invaluable contributions to the theatrical community. Vanessa Redgrave, along with other family members, will be in attendance to share in the celebration.
Yale Rep to Open Season With AMERICAN NIGHT, 9/21September 4, 2012Yale Rep (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) opens its 2012-13 season with AMERICAN NIGHT: THE BALLAD OF JUAN JOSÉ, written by Richard Montoya, developed by Culture Clash and Jo Bonney, and directed by Shana Cooper. AMERICAN NIGHT will play September 21-October 13 at the University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is Thursday, September 27.
NOVEMBER Opens at TheatreWorks New Milford, 9/14September 4, 2012On September 14, TheatreWorks New Milford will premiere the hilarious political comedy NOVEMBER by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet. Curtain is at 8:00 p.m. The show runs for four weeks.
MAC Cosmetics Set for New York Fashion WeekSeptember 4, 2012Each year, MAC Cosmetics participates in 23 Fashion Weeks and approximately 850 shows around the world: New York, London, Milan, Paris, Sydney, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Cape Town, Berlin, Delhi, Istanbul, Barcelona, Rio, Miami Swimwear, NY Bridal, Auckland, Toronto, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Paris Couture, Milan Menswear, London Menswear and Paris Menswear. Beginning September 5(th) in New York City, MAC's international team of more than 300 makeup artists will open their kits and unleash their creativity, hitting over 75 shows at Lincoln Center, Milk Studios and other venues throughout the city, setting the makeup trends, and creating the inspirations and techniques that will define the S/S 2013 season.
SCERA Opens LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, 9/14September 4, 2012SCERA will launch its indoor season with "Little Shop of Horrors" playing Sept. 14 through October 6 on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30pm.
Macy's Herald Square Debuts the Herald Square CafeSeptember 4, 2012As part of its landmark multi-year, 400 million dollar renovation of Macy's Herald Square, the iconic retailer debuts the Herald Square Cafe this week, just in time for the fall fashion season.